Abstract In this educational post, I walk you through how hair follicles function, why hair loss happens, and what modern, evidence-based interventions can help restore growth. I explain the physiology of hair cycling (anagen, catagen, telogen), the role of the dermal papilla and stem cell niches, and how cellular energy, hormones, and microvascular health drive follicle outcomes. I present current research on topical and oral agents (minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), low-level light therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), microneedling with exosomes, and copper-peptide complexes (GHK-Cu and AHK-Cu), including where the evidence is strongest and what trade-offs patients must consider. I also outline future directions in regenerative care, including MUSE cells and stem-cell–derived biologics. I detail how our multidisciplinary team at Injury Medical Clinic PA in El Paso, Texas, integrates chiropractic care, internal medicine oversight, functional medicine, rehabilitation, and personal ...
Recovering from an injury takes more than one treatment. Chiropractic care may improve joint motion, spinal alignment, and movement patterns. Rehabilitation helps rebuild strength and stability. Regenerative therapies may support the body’s natural repair response. However, these treatments still depend on the health of the person receiving them. Your body needs protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, water, and enough energy to rebuild damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues. A whole-food, anti-inflammatory diet helps create a better healing environment by supplying these important materials while reducing ongoing systemic inflammation. This does not mean that food can replace chiropractic care, rehabilitation, injections, or other medical treatments. Nutrition works as part of the larger plan. It supports the biological side of recovery while the clinical team addresses mechanical problems, pain, mobility, and tissue damage. Why Nutrition Matters During Injury Recov...
